Hamilton's Pharmacopeia (2016)

Hamilton's Pharmacopeia (2016)

Join an incredible journey through the history, chemistry and societal impacts of the world's most extraordinary drugs.

Cast: Hamilton Morris


06Season 3

Ultra LSD

February 8, 2021

With the precise structure of LSD's molecular target identified, Hamilton discusses the new era of psychedelic research and meets pioneers of the field.

05Season 3

Bufotenine: In Search of Hataj

February 1, 2021

Succumbing to viewer requests, Hamilton journeys to South America to understand the legend of Bufotenine, the world's oldest psychedelic.

04Season 3

Synethetic Ibogaine-Natural Tramadol

January 25, 2021

After revealing a scientific mystery around Tramadol-addicted cows in West Africa, Hamilton follows a Gabonese opiate addict to a psychedelic ritual.

03Season 3

Xenon: the Perfect Anesthetic?

January 18, 2021

Hamilton traces the multibillion year history of nitrous oxide on Earth and follows the strangest noble gas to the Czech Republic.

02Season 3

A Positive Methamphetamine Story

January 11, 2021

From X-ray crystallography to vesicular dopamine release, Hamilton travels the country visiting meth labs to understand the process behind a great American folk art.

01Season 3

Synthetic Toad Venom Machine

January 4, 2021

Haunted by past mistakes, Hamilton embarks on a journey to correct an error in his reporting and identifies the origin of an international toad venom smoking phenomenon.